In the past, many landscape designs were constructed using the basic “foundation planting.” These styles created a curved or straight bed along the house and many times lined the front sidewalk of a front yard design.
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From their loyal ways to their silly antics, pets bring so much joy to homes. While you wouldn’t trade any of the cuddles, one thing most pet owners don’t find quite as lovable is all the pet hair. The good news is that there are ways to keep it under control. Here are a few simple steps to keep your home clean and free from pet hair (at least until that next shake).
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Q: Now that winter is here in New Mexico, I’m wondering how often I should be watering, and the best time of day or night to have the water come on?
A: Knowing how much water to apply in your landscape is hard enough in the summertime when demands are high, but it can be even more difficult to know the right amount of water needed when many plants are bare and it’s easily forgotten.
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If you’re a parent with a smartphone or tablet, it didn’t take long before your child first reached for your shiny device. To your surprise, learning how to swipe and tap objects on the screen came quickly and naturally. It can be beneficial, for young children to have these interactions with technology but only with appropriate parental guidance.
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Nearly 50 percent of produce in the US is thrown away before it reaches your plate, according to USDA estimates. This waste not only affects the environment, it impacts shoppers’ wallets, as well. The average family of four discards $1,600 of food each year, according to a study published by the International Journal on Food System Dynamics.
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Daniel Jaramillo, owner of Daniels Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning LLC, envisions himself providing top-tier heating, cooling and plumbing services for many years to come. He started the company in 2010 and has slowly but surely grown it from a one-man operation to a determined crew of 25 expertly trained and dedicated employees.
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For 30 years, Diane Garcia and her family have made life easier for garage owners in Albuquerque. With their company, Garage Doors by Nestor, Garcia and the reliable staff have worked on thousands of garage doors throughout the city, on issues small and large. “We’ve been doing this for a long time, and will continue to be here for years,” says Garcia.
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